Woodchucks Add ‘The Bullpen’ Area to Athletic Park’s Amenity Lineup

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Woodchucks announce today the latest addition to Athletic Park, The Bullpen, which plans to open in time for the first game of the season. Located down the first baseline, The Bullpen will occupy 6,500 square feet and will be open for all home games to single game buyers or small groups.

Woodchucks Announce Addition of Terrace Group Outing Area

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Woodchucks, a member of the Northwoods League, are pleased to announce the addition of a new group outing area, the Ministry Health Care Terrace for the 2016 season as part of current Phase II renovations to Athletic Park.

Woodchucks Announce Phase 2 Ballpark Renovations (UPDATED)

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Woodchucks will announce Phase 2 of their renovation project today with a press conference at 2:00 p.m. at Athletic Park. Pictures will be released at that time. Phase 2 will include a new Full-Service concession stand, a new group outing area and restrooms, and a complete renovation of the bleacher seating along the third base side of Athletic Park.

Woodchucks Open Newly Renovated Ballpark

The summer collegiate Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League) held their home opener Friday night in front of 1,751 at newly renovated Athletic Park in Wausau (WI).  The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters defeated the Woodchucks 8-4 to keep the home team winless at 0-4, but let’s focus on the ballpark renovations designed by Pendulum!  View Twitter photos here.  View the old Athletic Park here.

Athletic Park renovations by Pendulum on Opening Day, Wisconsin Woodchucks Facebook photo

 

Athletic Park Renovations Nearing Completition

The renovations being done to the historic Wausau (WI) home of the summer collegiate Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League) are nearing completion.  We’ve always loved Athletic Park as it was, but these improvements should take the franchise to a whole new level.  The Woodchucks home opener is scheduled for Friday, May 30.  View renderings from Pendulum here.

Athletic Park renovations nearing completion, Wisconsin Woodchucks Twitter photo

Wausau Ballpark Renovations Nearing Completion

A completely new grandstand, retail store, luxury suites, larger seats and more bathrooms are among the improvements to Athletic Park that will be revealed May 30 on opening day of the summer collegiate Wisconsin Woodchucks (Northwoods League) baseball season in Wausau (WI).  Read more here.  View construction photos here.

Athletic Park Renovation Update

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Woodchucks are about halfway through a major renovation of Athletic Park. On the field Woodchucks are adding more seats behind home plate to provide a new fan experience.

Woodchucks, City of Wausau Announce $2.7M Stadium Renovation Project

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Woodchucks and the Macdonald Family, in partnership with the City of Wausau will announce plans today to renovate Athletic Park and develop a Neighborhood Park adjacent to the Stadium.

Impressions of a Ballpark Hunter: Three Older Ballparks, Worth a Second Look

Marc Viquez

I have been traveling to various ballparks this summer with each one giving me a different perspective. They are three older facilities that are a combined 220-years-old and are home to collegiate wood baseball leagues that could be the future of older ballparks in North America. Older ballparks can still be great places for entertainment and with proper management